A sensational display of bowling by left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, who claimed a hat-trick and finished with a stunning 5/5, helped India crush Malaysia by 10 wickets in their ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup encounter on Tuesday.
Sharma Spins a Web in Malaysia’s Batting Collapse
Opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers set the tone from the very start. Vaishnavi Sharma’s masterful spell dismantled the Malaysian batting order. Her hat-trick, a highlight of the match, saw Malaysia crumbling to just 31 runs in 14.3 overs. Alongside Sharma, Aayushi Sharma was also outstanding, taking 3 wickets for 8 runs, while Joshitha VJ chipped in with 1 wicket for 5 runs.
India Chases Down the Target in Style
With just 32 runs required, India made quick work of the chase, wrapping up the target in just 2.5 overs. Gongadi Trisha led the way with an unbeaten 27, while G Kamalini finished 4* not out, as India sealed a comfortable victory with no wickets lost.
Brief Scores:
Malaysia: 31 all out in 14.3 overs
India: 32/0 in 2.5 overs (Gongadi Trisha 27* not out, G Kamalini 4* not out)
India’s clinical win highlights their formidable bowling attack and efficient chase, reinforcing their credentials in the tournament. The hat-trick by Vaishnavi Sharma and the quick chase further solidified India’s dominance in the competition.
